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A Late Victorian/edwardian Period Oak Tantalus
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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Late Victorian/edwardian Period Oak Tantalus

19th century
Sold 3 February 2026 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A Late Victorian/Edwardian Period oak tantalus. The case made from solid oak with silver plated mounts and handle. The front having a hinged locking mechanism which opens to gain access to the three hob nail cut glass decanters and stoppers. English circa 1900

Dimensions: 15" wide x 6" deep x 14" high

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Oak Liquor Tantalus to the Victorian era.

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A Late Victorian/Edwardian Period oak tantalus
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A Late Victorian/Edwardian Period oak tantalus. The case made from solid oak with silver plated mounts and handle.
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The front having a hinged locking mechanism which opens to gain access to the three hob nail cut glass decanters and stoppers.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

English circa 1900

Dimensions: 15" wide x 6" deep x 14" high

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Oak Liquor Tantalus to the Victorian era.

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SA1121784
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A Late Victorian/Edwardian Period oak tantalus
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christian Davies Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Late Victorian/edwardian Period Oak Tantalus

Archive II An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism. View II
Archive III An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism. View III
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Archive V An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism. View V
Archive VI An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism. View VI
Archive VII An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism. View VII
Archive VIII An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism. View VIII
Archive IX An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism. View IX
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
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The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cdavies
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism.
A Late Victorian/Edwardian Period oak tantalus
Ref: SA1121784
An antique oak three-bottle tantalus featuring cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers, fitted within a wooden frame with brass corner mounts and a locking mechanism.
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  • ObjectBarware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCut glass stoppers, Brass corner mounts, Locking mechanism, Faceted crystal

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A tantalus is a locking drink cabinet or stand featuring visible decanters, designed in the late 19th century to securely display spirits while preventing unauthorised access by guests or domestic staff.

Traditional tantalus sets are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, frequently reinforced with brass hinges, corner mounts, and mechanical locking mechanisms, housing cut crystal decanters.

Authentic period pieces often feature hand-cut crystal decanters with star-cut bases, heavy quarter-sawn oak frames, original working brass locks with functional keys, and traditional joinery consistent with late 19th and early 20th-century manufacturing.

This piece can be styled as a functional focal point on a sideboard, home bar, or study credenza, pairing traditional dark wood textures with modern glassware or curated bar accessories to create a sophisticated focal point.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the grain, and clean the crystal decanters with warm water and mild detergent while avoiding harsh chemical abrasives on the brass hardware.
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